NHTSARecalled Jul 30, 2014 · #14V463000
Pintle Hook Safety Loop
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company (Utility) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 VS1RA, and 2013-2014 VS1DC, VS2DX, VS2RA, VS3DX, and VS3RA trailers manufactured April 2011, to May 2013. The pintle hook tube sub assembly that is welded to the pintle hook safety chain loop may break and fall off the vehicle. If the loop were to break off, the air lines and electrical lines would detach, applying the towed trailer's brakes, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Product details
- Product
- Pintle Hook Safety Loop
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
- Model numbers
- VS1RA, VS1DC, VS2DX, VS2RA, VS3DX, VS3RA
- UPCs
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What you should do
Utility will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the pintle hook safety chain loop if it is cracked, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Utility customer service at 1-800-423-6591. Utility's number for this recall is SB 07-011/370258.